ARCHICAD EAST (ACE) BRINGS TOGETHER ARCHICAD COMMUNITY AT ACE DRAKE ARCHICAD UNIVERSITY

Toronto, Canada � Feb. 7, 2007 � Both new and experienced ArchiCAD users convened at Toronto's Drake Hotel from January 26-28 for the ACE Drake ArchiCAD University. The session focused on building the skill set that would enable users to become more productive with ArchiCAD 10. The event was a tremendous success thanks to the enthusiasm of the ACE community members, the hard work of instructors Tom Waltz, James Murray, and Andy Thomson, as well as the generous sponsorship of Apple�, Graphisoft(TM), and Ardent Technologies.

"We've received very positive feedback to the event; we're pleased that attendees found the session educational and that everyone got something to take back to their respective practices that would render them more productive,� said Andy Thomson, ACE co-founder and event organizer.

"The willingness and enthusiasm with which ArchiCAD users share information and support each other is unique and very important. ACE ArchiCAD University was an excellent opportunity not only to learn from the instructors, but also to learn from peers and develop a network of like-minded people dedicated to helping each other,� said participant Graham Smith from Altius Architecture.

"We're excited to see our partners bringing together ArchiCAD users and building a strong community,� said Kurt Ameringer, product manager for Graphisoft North America. "Training and the sharing of ideas and processes between peers are key elements in the success of our user base.�

About ArchiCAD East (ACE):

ArchiCAD East (ACE) is an informal, not-for-profit online community, based in Toronto. It was initiated in October 2006, by ArchiCAD users based in the Northeast. ACE offers a professional dialogue about how to use Graphisoft's ArchiCAD software to maximum advantage. 

www.ArchiCAD.ca 

About Ardent Technologies:

Ardent Technologies provides services and solutions that support Graphisoft, the pioneer and leader in developing Virtual Building(TM) solutions. Ardent Technologies unique consultative approach helps clients choose, customize and implement the right enterprise solution for design needs. Ardent Technologies expertise spans business processes and technology, and is drawn from years of implementing major projects for a wide variety of clients - from single-office consultants to Fortune 500 companies. Ardent provides clients with the resources they need to be successful in today's architectural environment. 

www.ardent-inc.com

About Graphisoft: 

"The best way to predict the future is to invent it,� Alan Kay. 

Graphisoft is the pioneer and leader in developing Virtual Building(TM) solutions. It is widely acknowledged as the world's #1 supplier of model-based software and services for the building industry. Our clients are at the forefront of the industry � delivering projects that are better designed, more predictable to construct and less expensive to operate. 

www.graphisoft.com

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